Glucose Injections at Birth,Warmth and Placing at a Nurse Sow Improve the Growth of IUGR Piglets

TY - JOUR

T1 - Glucose Injections at Birth,Warmth and Placing at a Nurse Sow Improve the Growth of IUGR Piglets

AU - Engelsmann, Maiken Christina N

AU - Hansen, Christian F

AU - Nielsen, Marlene N

AU - Kristensen, Anders R

AU - Amdi, Charlotte

PY - 2019/8

Y1 - 2019/8

N2 - Selection for hyperprolific sows has increased litter sizes and increased the number of small piglets per litter that require more management. Some of these small piglets have been exposed to intrauterine growth restriction, making them even more susceptible to a lower vitality and a higher mortality during the first few days. Administering an energy bolus at birth—such as glucose together with exposure to extra warmth—could be one way of increasing the growth and vitality of small, less viable piglets, ensuring piglet gain and survival. In addition, the results are relevant when in a relatively non-competitive environment—for example, placing them at a nurse sow suitable for rearing small piglets.Abstract

AB - Selection for hyperprolific sows has increased litter sizes and increased the number of small piglets per litter that require more management. Some of these small piglets have been exposed to intrauterine growth restriction, making them even more susceptible to a lower vitality and a higher mortality during the first few days. Administering an energy bolus at birth—such as glucose together with exposure to extra warmth—could be one way of increasing the growth and vitality of small, less viable piglets, ensuring piglet gain and survival. In addition, the results are relevant when in a relatively non-competitive environment—for example, placing them at a nurse sow suitable for rearing small piglets.Abstract

U2 - 10.3390/ani9080519

DO - 10.3390/ani9080519

M3 - Journal article

SN - 2076-2615

VL - 9

JO - Animals

JF - Animals

IS - 8

M1 - 519

ER -